radio star

noun

, Astronomy Now Rare.

1. a radio source.

radio star

noun

1. See radio source
   a former name for radio source

Word History and Origins

Origin of radio star¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

We have Hana, who is determined to be a radio star, while also trying to help save her family’s floundering halal restaurant.

From Washington Post

I don’t think anybody’s going to be a radio star in 10 years.

From Washington Post

Like video killed the radio star, Glee just put the final nail in the coffin of the concert movie.

From The Daily Beast